**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** From the star of Netflix's My
Unorthodox Life, a riveting, inspiring memoir. Julia Haart tells
the story of her extraordinary journey, from leaving an
ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to her rise from housewife to shoe
designer, to CEO and co-owner of the modelling agency Elite World
Group. 'I congratulate Haart on the show and book, both of which I
enjoyed ... Haart is a hustler, a born entrepreneur, charismatic
enough to attract investment like a pop ingenue attracts talent
scouts, a "fighter" (her words) and a woman who loves and
understands fashion.' POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES 'An irresistible read
. . . Written with great intensity and rare candor, Brazen is a
story of longing for more and manifesting that vision.' TOMMY
HILFIGER 'An ode to believing in yourself, believing in your
dreams, and it being never too late to transform your life. Brazen,
with its soul-bearing, cathartic style is set to inspire.'
LOVEREADING EXPERT REVIEW Ever since she was a child, every aspect
of Julia Haart's life - what she wore, what she ate, what she
thought - was controlled by the rules of ultra-Orthodox Judaism. At
nineteen, after a lifetime spent caring for her seven younger
siblings, she was married off to a man she barely knew. For the
next twenty-three years, her marriage would rule her life.
Eventually, when Haart's youngest daughter, Miriam, started to
innocently question why she wasn't allowed to sing in public, run
in shorts, or ride a bike without being covered from neck to knee,
Haart reached a breaking point. She knew that if she didn't find a
way to leave, her daughters would be forced into the same unending
servitude. So Haart created a double life. In the ultra- Orthodox
world, clothing has one purpose - to cover the body, head to toe -
and giving any more thought than that to one's appearance is
considered sinful, an affront to God. But when no one was looking,
Haart would pour over fashion magazines and sketch designs for the
clothes she dreamed about wearing in the world beyond her Orthodox
suburb. She started preparing for her escape by educating herself
and creating a 'freedom' fund. At the age of forty-two, she finally
mustered the courage to flee. Within a week of her escape, Haart
founded a shoe brand, and within nine months, she was at Paris
Fashion Week. Just a few years later, she was named creative
director of La Perla. Soon she would become co-owner and CEO of
Elite World Group and one of the most powerful people in fashion.
Along the way, her four children - Batsheva, Shlomo, Miriam and
Aron - have not only accepted but embraced her transformation.
Propulsive and unforgettable, Haart's story is the journey from a
world of 'no' to a world of 'yes', and an inspiration for women
everywhere to find their freedom, their purpose and their voice.
'Julia lives her life with an exhilarating fervour that's
contagious to anyone lucky enough to be around her. Never willing
to accept the status quo, time and again she has fought for her
place in the world and demanded her seat at the table. I'm
incredibly inspired by her stories, which are always told with
honesty and heart. This book is a must read!' COCO ROCHA 'Julia
Haart is a hustler. Her story is an inspiring,
believe-in-your-dreams, never-give-up, anything-in-life-is-possible
story of hope. Run, don't walk, to get this book!' LISA RINNA
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